NLSIU cancels convocation ceremony for graduating students 2026
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) cancelled its 2026 convocation ceremony following student and alumni opposition to the invited guests. Degrees will be conferred in absentia to avoid further conflict regarding the Bar Council of India's recent directives.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant institutional conflict between law students and the legal establishment regarding academic autonomy and guest selection.
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has cancelled its convocation ceremony for the graduating students of 2026.
The article objectively details the timeline of the cancellation and the reasons provided by both the university and the protesting groups.
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